Genesis 50:20

20 "As for you, 1you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.

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Genesis 50:20 In-Context

18 Then his brothers also came and fell down before him and said, "Behold, we are your servants."
19 But Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for am I in God's place?
20 "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.
21 "So therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones." So he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
22 Now Joseph stayed in Egypt, he and his father's household, and Joseph lived one hundred and ten years.

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Cross References 1

  • 1. Genesis 37:26, 27; Genesis 45:5, 7

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit "as it is this day"
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